(03-13-2021, 03:02 PM)Kammrath Wrote: What this means to me:I think there is actually some chance that it was KP's people who were initially sniffing around trying to gauge the level of interest, possibly without notifying the Mavs in advance of the effort.
1) The Mavs are absolutely gauging the value of KP around the league (hence the rumors).
2) If the right offer presents itself they are ready to pull the trigger.
3) But the Mavs are in no way determined to trade him at this point and don't want to do so without what they feel is the right kind of return.
If I am right, then I am thrilled to hear this. From all that I have witnessed this absolutely should be the Mavs approach and attitude right now.
Just something about KP's veiled expressions of dissatisfaction, the Mavs' staunch denials, and KP's lack of surprise, and his acknowledgement that it had happened and unfortunately "got out."
Regardless of how it happened, I agree that, while the Mavs and KP might decide to part ways, the organization is right not to panic and frantically try to dump him for pennies on the dollar. You have to think the trade market will be much more active in the offseason, if that's the direction they want to go.